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“Held against the ear and delivering recorded commentary, audio guides have immeasurably improved the experience of sightseeing.” — Tom Bulford by Tom Bulford, MoneyWeek Baltimore – (TFN): It was in 1878 that the great American inventor Thomas Edison took some tin foil, wrapped it around a cylinder and announced to John Kruesi [...]

With the current focus on tourism, as evident from the Tourism Indaba that drew to a close in Durban today, it seems valuable to discuss one of the most significant developments in tourism in the last few years. The ...

Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Administration in order to promote safe tourism in the City Beautiful has decided to form Chandigarh Tourism Police. The police department has already agreed for the formation of a Tourism Police force and will depute about 100 personnel of the rank of constable and head-constable rank to patrol various place of tourist [...]

Dubai's leading property developer, Nakheel, together with Busch Entertainment Corporation, is planning a 380-acre development across the Palm Jebel Ali, called The Crown, targeting the families and conservation. The Crown will include resorts, hotels, and four theme parks namely the Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Seaworld and the Discovery Cove. Construction of The Crown is expected to begin by the

Climate change due to global warming will help determine a new crop of winners and losers - in tourism.And a report from Deutsche Bank Research says some of the biggest polluters will be among the biggest winners - with New Zealand among the countries which will initially be better off.The Deutsche Bank report said that the countries responsible for the most greenhouse gas emissions will be least influenced by the predicted storms, droughts or rising seas.

By Bathandwa Mbola Cape Town - The Western Cape is preparing to promote itself as the destination of choice during this year's Tourism Indaba to be held in Durban from Saturday. "We are making full use of the opportunity and platform provided by the Tourism Indaba to let the world know that the Western Cape is the ideal 365 [days a year] destination and that Cape Town is indeed the place to be, pre-, during and post 2010 FIFA World Cup," said Western Cape MEC for Finance and Tourism Lynne Brown on Friday. read more

Still, Avery agrees to go only after he has arranged a book deal based on the tour and can thereby justify it as an assignment, an expose. Apparently uninfluenced by gonzo journalism, he even tells himself he won't have sex. "I'm here just to talk to you," he says to his first prostitute, a young Icelandic woman name Sigrid who likes money. "Okay? No sex. I want to get to know you; I just want to talk." Sigrid understandably thinks she's dealing with a freak. Spencer, a top-drawer professional, does not seem to fully inhabit his less-talented hero. He does, however, provide Avery with several great lines, including this topical doozy: "Being in bed with a whore is like being press secretary for a president. You believe his story even when you know it's not true, and you also bel

PetroVietnam Tourism and Technical Company (PTSC) ’s shareholders passed a business plan for 2008 at its annual shareholder meeting. Under the plan, PTSC projects to earn a net revenue of VND6.5 trillion($406 million), an after-tax profit of VND300 billion and a dividend payment of 15% or an increase of 1 per cent... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Sonal Chauhan is all set to make her debut in Bollywood with “Jannat”, which will storm the cinema halls all over India from May 16, 2008. The film stars Emraan Hashmi as its protagonist. ‘Sonal Chauhan is an Indian fashion model and actress. She was crowned as the Miss World Tourism 2005 at Miri, Sarawak state [...]

Stephen Hawking once suggested that the absence of tourists from the future constitutes an argument against the existence of time travel (a variant of the Fermi paradox). Of course this would not prove that time physically impossible, since it might be that time travel is physically possible but that it is never in fact developed (or was cautiously never used); and even if it is developed, Hawking notes elsewhere that time travel might only be possible in a region of spacetime that is warped in the right way, and that if we cannot create such a region until the future, then time travelers would not be able to travel back before that date, so "This picture would explain why we haven't been over run by tourists from the future. Carl Sagan also once suggested the possibility that time travele

A new motto is needed to promote the nation’s tourism industry and help Viet Nam come closer to its goal of becoming one of Asia’s top tourist destinations over the next two years, says Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong, deputy director of the Tourism Promotion Agency. A new motto, as well as a comprehensive plan to boost tourism, remained in the planning stages, said Huong. "We haven’t yet been able to

Global Edge, a Britain-based international real estate company, named Morocco as one of the world's top-ten destinations for people looking for secondary residence abroad, MAP reported on Saturday (April 5th). Global Edge said with the launch of the Azur plan to build six new sea resorts and the Vision 2010 plan, which aims to attract 10 million tourists by 2010, Morocco has undertaken major real

Having seen the potential of the market, Sri Lanka Tourism will open a tourism promotion office in Dubai next month with an officer in-charge for the Middle East region. Beginning of this year, Sri Lanka Tourism tied up with Al Jazeera TV channel to promote the destination. Sri Lanka Tourism delegates will participate in the 14th [...]

The newest way to see the city of Salvador on the water is by caravela, an old-fashioned boat with sails modeled after the real boats used by the Portuguese in the 1500s. Costing R$800,000 to build, the caravel honors the...

Renewable energy best practices to provide guidance and inspire others in the travel and tourism industry Tourism, the world’s largest industry, has a powerful impact on, and is greatly impacted by, the ecological health of its destinations across the globe. One of tourism’s largest economic and environmental costs is the massive amount of energy required for the transportation of travelers and maintenance of facilities like hotels and attractions. Thus, many businesses are eager to minimize their consumption of non-renewable energy, but are often uncertain on how to make it happen due to the technological complexity and rapid rate of innovation in field of renewable energy. The Renewable Energy in Tourism Initiative (RETI) has recently developed a set of Best Practices in Renewa

The Wellness and Spas Middle East exhibition is set to be firmly established as the largest exhibition of its kind in the Middle East, fueled by the upsurge of 11.2 million medical tourists expected to arrive … Original post by Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News

Big cats living in Kenya’s Maasai Mara game reserve are being threatened by a collapse in revenues from wildlife tourism, it has been claimed. The Mara Conservancy says tourists have stayed away since the violence which followed last year’s disputed election. The group, which manages a 510 sq km area called the Mara Triangle, can no longer [...]

The UK’s “The Economist” magazine has run an article, saying that Viet Nam’s tourism may be “booming.” “Like its industry, agriculture and diplomacy, its tourism is now firmly on the map,” the magazine commented. The magazine quoted the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as saying in the latest annual survey that Viet Nam moved up from sixth to fourth place in the league table of the

Concept medical tourism was initially coined by the globe-trotting trips agencies and the media as a catchall platitude to depict a swift growing earnestness where people globe-trotting trips to disparate nations toe into the possession of medical services.Retired side of traveling can be included on such a medical globe-trotting trips trick It includes medical healthiness care services ( wide of elective forge ahead andplex specialized surgeries) like knee/ knowing replacement, sensitivity surgery, dental procedures and disparate cosmetic surgery.Notion of Medical Tourism is not a contemporary anecdote The earliest recorded regardless of medical tourism dates rearwards hundreds of years to when Greek pilgrims traveled from Mediterranean to the grudging flat in the Saronic called Epidauri

Aminado ang sexy young actress na si Katrina Halili na isang malaking sugal ang kanyang pagpu-produce ng sarili niyang coffeetable book. Dito, ipapakita niya raw ang lahat ng kanyang makakakaya bilang isang sexy model. Pangarap daw kasi ni Katrina ang ma-feature sa ganitong klaseng babasahin."Kasi nung bata pa ako, mahilig akong tumingin ng magazines. Tapos ngayon nagshu-shoot ako na ako ng FHM, tapos nakahiligan ko na rin siya. Naisip ko, bakit hindi ko gawin," kuwento ni Katrina sa GMA News at PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal).Boracay Island ang napiling location ni Katrina sa kanyang unang layout. Sa isang cove malapit sa Station 1 ng Bora naganap ang pictorial. Hindi maikakaila na nakikipagsabayan ang kaseksihan ni Katrina sa ganda ng lokasyon.Isang sea goddess at isang socialite s

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Dark tourism - and its subset, disaster tourism - are becoming increasingly popular. They concern places that have seen tragedy, either man-made or by nature. Should we be visiting these places at all? Or is it morally reprehensible to capitalize on someone else’s grief? Original post by Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News

NYC’s high profile residents step up to welcome tourists to their home town. Sean “Diddy” Combs, Kevin Bacon, Lindsay Price and Matt Lauer are just some of the New York based celebrities to participate in ‘Just Ask the Locals’ – NYC’s tourism campaign. The campaign features print advertisements and videos of the celebs sharing their favorite eats, shopping spots, entertainment and places to visit [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Book Description ISBN-0750656506 A major resource and a unique source of reference about the language, institutions and notable players of one of the largest activities of growing importance worldwide, tourism. Describes 300 international and national organizations, with data from over 200 countries. This new edition combines within two covers: * A dictionary of 2500 terms * Descriptions of 300 organizations * [...]

An international tourism and trade fair opened in the northern border province of Quang Ninh on April 25, with a series of events to begin the 2008 Ha Long Tourism Festival. The fair, entitled “Exchange and cooperation for common development”, attracted the participation of more than 150 businesses and economic organisations who promoted their products and services from over 200 stands. It aims

With ports of call in Winterport, Maine; Nova Scotia; New Foundland; and Labarador ? and with all points between as their cruising ground ? Wanderbird Expedition Cruises is breaking new ground by providing passengers with a chance to combine a sailing adventure with hands-on modern marine research. - 2004-07-28 Friend of PR Web - 2

With India's economic boom generating more foreign and domestic travel in the country, room rates have shot up in New Delhi and Mumbai, where a night at a central five-star hotel can cost more than $500. The Ministry of Tourism predicts India's room shortfall will increase by more than 50% to about 150,000 rooms by 2010 because of the increasing demand.Indian and international hotel chains are seizing the opportunity. Marriott International Inc. has 24 hotels in its pipeline to open by 2011. Hilton Hotels Corp. has agreed to put up 75 hotels over the next seven years in a partnership with Indian land developer DLF Ltd. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. plans 12 Sheraton and Westin-branded properties in the next three years.

There is always a bright side to everything that is going in the wrong direction. It just depends on your point of view. For this entry, I’m going to point out the bright side to the weak dollar in the USA. As the dollar continues to weaken against other currencies such as the Euro, the United [...]

Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the region’s premier travel and tourism exhibition, has short-listed Viet Nam, Mozambique and California for this year’s New Frontiers Award. The award will be given to the destination that has made an outstanding contribution to tourism development in the face of overwhelming adversity. The finalists were selected by industry

For some visual stimulation, I am posting here some pictures of the Thailand entrant of the 2008 Miss Tourism Queen International, held in Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan Province on April 10, 2008. Pichamon Keawthong was under the top 20 finalists and won the Best in Asia Queen competition for 2008. A total of 115 contestants from around the world competed for the crown.Since 1949, there have been more than 80 countries occasionally holding this competition for their Miss Tourism National Queen. With each country's tourism ambassadors gathering together, Miss Tourism Queen International aims at enhancing the tourism development, the friendship among different countries, and international culture exchange.Okay, so lets have a closer look at Khun Pichamon! Links of Interest:

What? Surgical Tourism Canada!? I'd love to know what goes through a person's mind while sitting in a fully developed country and thinking this is, in any way, a good idea.Surgical Tourism Canada offers "affordable cosmetic surgery packages in Mexico" and "affordable corrective and cosmetic dentistry in the Phillipines." And apparently, they offer spinal fusion surgeries in India.I'm Canadian. I live in India. If there is a remote chance of me getting out of bed, it would be to stand in line at the airport to buy a ticket to a fully developed country for surgery. A spinal fusion in Chennai? No. Never.Treatment in Chennai: Thank you thank you thank you I have just returned from 3 weeks in Chennai with my brother who, through Surgical Tourism Canada, had a spinal

Hanoi Securities Trading Center (HaSTC) on April 18 approved in principle for Gia Lai Tourism and Culture Joint Stock Co (Gia Lai CTC) to list shares on the northern bourse. Under it, Gia Lai CTC with a chartered capital of 23.762 billion dong, of which state holds 19.8% and the remaining 80.2% belonging to the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

AP - The number of visitors to New Orleans nearly doubled last year compared to 2006, and the city is hoping to attract even more tourists with a new campaign to bring people in during the slower summer season. Original post by AP

So far, $10.8 billion has been injected in hotel construction and tourism business by foreign-invested businesses, accounting for more than 10% of the total registered FDI capital in Viet Nam. This was said by Mr. Phan Huu Thang, Director of the Foreign Investment Department under the Ministry of Planning and Investment at a two-day seminar on tourism investment opportunities opening last week

MPhil/PhD Funded Studentship Rural Tourism and Farm Diversification: An Analysis of Farmers as Entrepreneurs Reference No RS/07/18 A full-time MPhil/PhD funded studentship is available in the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

In the TNZ-run magazine Tourism News issued on Tuesday, TNZ regional manager for North Asia Mark Frood said many New Zealand tourism operators were waiting to see where the China market was headed. "But we can't afford to wait," he said. "It is moving fast and if New Zealand is not in there, if we don't have a good, solid presence to help the Chinese understand what we are about as a destination, our ability to attract this market will become much more difficult," he said. Tourism New Zealand said New Zealand attracted only 0.6 percent (122,000) of the 39.8 million Chinese who traveled every year. They stayed in New Zealand for three days on average, spent a total of 337 million NZ dollars (265 million U.S. dollars) with an average spending of 3240 NZ dollars, and most were satisfied

infrastructure, accessibility and marketing have helped Indian tourism in achieving high growth, Tourism Secretary Shilabhadra Banerjee said here Friday. Speaking at the inauguration of the South Asia Travel and Trade Exchange (SATTE) Open World travel and tourism fair, he said India is attracting more foreign travellers and is witnessing a consistently high growth in the tourism sector for the past three years.Last year, an estimated five million tourists visited the country, compared to 4.45 million in 2006 and 3.92 million in 2005.“Improvement in accessibility, infrastructure and marketing have helped India to register high growth in tourism,” he said.

“Viet Nam is determined to implement policies to encourage investment in tourism,” affirmed an official of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI). At a two-day seminar on tourism estate investment opportunities that opened on April 17 in HCM City, Director of the MoPI’s Foreign Investment Department Phan Huu Thang said in addition to land and financial preferential policies for investors

LANSING (AP) - Bills that would make more money available to promote tourism and business in Michigan have passed the state Legislature.Bills passed both the House and Senate on Wednesday. Governor Jennifer Granholm should receive the bills soon and is expected to sign them.The legislation could provide up to $60 million for tourism and business marketing over two years. Money would come from refinancing some of the tobacco bonds used to create the state's 21st Century Jobs Fund.Michigan tourism was flat last year. Michigan State University researchers expect tourism will drop by about 2 percent in 2008 in part because of a sluggish economy and high travel prices.Tourism and travel ( estimated at 1.3-1.7 billion) is the largest industry in the world, bigger than the automotive industry or

You will find that a local stream or river that was once a beautiful site is now turned into something that you wouldn’t want your children to play in. Did you know that there are people all over the world that has traveled with the intent of making the world beautiful? There are many [...]

Nottingham University Business School Christel DeHaan Tourism & Travel Research Institute (TTRI) The Christel DeHaan Tourism and Travel Research Institute (TTRI) is offering one full PhD scholarship (which includes living expenses) for a student wishing to work on a tourism-related research topic. TTRI is part of the Nottingham University Business School which was rated 5, the highest rating, in the last UK RAE and Nottingham is a member of the elite Russell group of Universities, all of which adds up to a mature, supportive and exciting research environment that is unsurpassed for tourism research. The details of the scholarship are as follows: TTRI is offering a full scholarship to full-time doctoral students for the 2008/09 session. The scholarship covers fu

S’pore counts on Asia to bolster tourism industry By ARTHUR SIM A SLOWDOWN in the global economy is likely to affect the tourism industry here, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) deputy chairman and chief executive officer Lim Neo Chian said yesterday. But Asian tourists could be Singapore’s saving grace. ‘What is comforting is that a big part of our [...]

Images by Sathit Buathet, Copyright Or Sor Tor In a world full of stress and conflict, it is no wonder that leisure time and peace of mind have become the two most valued lifestyle elements. At a small, award-winning home stay project on an idyllic island in southern Thailand, visitors from all around the world are finding both in plentiful supply. Seeking refuge from the cut-throat intensity

There are many benefits that could tempt you to seek medical care overseas. Taking a closer look on the 4 most popular reasons as to why medical tourism is a wise choice. Original post by Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News

While the malls and centres in Singapore are amazing for shopping buffs, the charm of the open neighbourhood shopping malls is still a must-see in Singapore. Try Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh and Clementi - all on the MRT line - for hidden bargains and that taste of local Singapore.

Why do we do business with Britain then? Here's their latest dirty deed and what it caused: The Tourism Ministry has been forced to change an advertising campaign in Britain in which the Qumran caves were pictured, after the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that it did not consider the site part of Israel, it was reported Saturday. The ASA also reprimanded the Tourism Ministry

Miss Tourism Indonesia will be held for the first time this year said El John Foundation, the organizing committee, on Saturday. The event is supported by many parties including the Culture and Tourism Ministry. The registration has been opened since March 2008 with the applicants now reaching 100. The registration form is available at www.misstourismindonesia.com, Travel Club and in-flight Sriwijaya magazines. Through a selection, the participants will be narrowed to 40 finalists, who will be quarantined starting from June 28 through July 5 at the Batavia Hotel, Jakarta. “The grand final will be held on July 5,” El John Foundation chairman Johnnie Sugiarto was quoted by Antara as saying. The winner of Miss Tourism Indonesia 2008 must sign a one-year contract and agree to p

Part of the Research, Conservation, and Exploration division of National Geographic Mission Programs, the Center for Sustainable Destinations (CSD) is dedicated to protecting all the world's distinctive places through wisely managed tourism and enlightened destination stewardship....

PATA’s 57th AGM and Board of Directors meeting concluded in Colombo this week with delighted delegates voicing their pleasure at the event and their hosts. Alwin Zecha of Pacific Leisure Group best summed up the event with the words “A wonderful event. One of the best I have attended”. The event was a resounding [...]

As a follow up to my previous post on medical tourism in Panama, here is a list of medical facilities recommended by Panama’s official tourism board. With the potential for an increase in medical tourism in the future, these are some areas to keep an eye on. Hospital Punta Pacifica Centro Médico Paitilla Hospital Nacional Hospital San Fernando For more [...]

Hip hop artist apl.d.ap (a.k.a. Allan Pineda) of the Black Eyed Peas recently met with Ace Durano, Secretary of Tourism, to discuss possible joint efforts to promote the Philippines to global Filipinos and foreign tourists.Talks are in place to make apl.d.ap a Philippine tourism promoter. The DOT and the marketing arm of the Black Eyed Peas are further collaborating on other activities to encourage the young travel population to visit the islands through music.read more...

A US$ 4.2 billion tourism project, the biggest FDI project of Viet Nam, has been recently licensed by Ba Ria – Vung Tau province. The Saigon Times reported that the province’s Department of Planning and Investment had given license to Asian Coast Development Ltd. (ACDL), an expert in designing and constructing hotels with its headquarters in Canada. Under plan, the project will be carried out

AP - The riot-damaged market in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa opened its doors Tuesday amid plans to allow foreign tourists to enter the restive region by the end of the month. Original post by nathaniel

Japan, whose topographically Eastern premises of the world makes a special mark on its attraction, has a way of giving momentum to what we call as Japan Tourism. One can see its treasure trove of vibrant festivals that appear to be constituting the most primeval regional tint in them. The festivals varying from area to area admit the religious significance attached to them. Many a time, colossal parades walk over various avenues honoring the temple gods and all this is accompanied by the gleeful beats that are capable of putting every tourist on the dance mode. Some of the most heartening and rich festivals that revitalize the tourism in Japan do need your attention if you want to infuse the true essence of Japan in you. You can prepare yourself to gyrate with native people at the cadence

There is this booming industry in medicine that more and more people are becoming aware of. It’s called Medical Tourism. It doesn’t mean that you go around the world touring medical sites. It’s actually the concept of people traveling to different countries to have medical procedures done. Perhaps they are seeking a special physician that [...]

The national flag and the World Natural Heritage flag will be hoisted in the north-eastern province of Quang Ninh on April 27 during the Ha Long Tourism Festival. Around 5,000 local students will support the hoisting of the 1,800m2 national flag and the 10,000m2 heritage flag at Tuan Chau tourist resort in Ha Long City. The Ha Long Tourism Festival, which is scheduled to open on April 25 and

Despite a report from the Gran Canaria Tourist Board that notes a slight decrease in tourism numbers in the Canaries last year, the Tenerife holidays and hotels industry is optimistic. So optimistic in fact, that Tenerife continues to grant building permits to developers of new hotels in anticipation of 2008 tourism dollars. One of the latest additions is the Dutch owned Luz del Mar hotel. Residents and business owners in the Los Silos area of Tenerife are hopeful that the small hotel will stimulate travel in the northern part of Tenerife. Historically, the southern coast of the island receives more visitors, and hence more tourism dollars, than the north coast. This trend has shifted though, at least somewhat, in the last decade. More investors are recognizing the potential for growth on

Costa Rica is a tiny country but enormously rich in tourist attractions: Beaches The Caribbean shores boast a great variety of marine ecosystems and its beaches of white and black sand, ideal for the practice of outdoor and sea activities, such as deep sea fishing and scuba diving, and also to enjoy sunbathing and seaside strolls. The Pacific coast has excellent tourist resorts and its

Ecotourism is indeed the country’s main attraction for the visitors that every year come from every corner of the world to admire Costa Rica’s natural wonders and biodiversity. Specifically, Costa Rica is one of the best places in the world to observe wild birds. Other people come to Costa Rica to enjoy all its possibilities in water sports such as surf and scuba diving. The best beaches and

Foreign investors will be briefed on the country’s tourism real estate development potential in an exhibition to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from April 17-18 at the New World Hotel.The exhibition, entitled “Unveil the Hidden Charm,” aims to give foreign investors a broad overview of the country’s tourism landscape ranging from beaches and hotels to investment laws and potential projects.It will feature seminars and conferences with keynote speeches by Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Chairman Vu Tien Loc.Around 300 projects to build resorts, hotels, golf courses, theme parks, and residential zones will be showcased at the fair.

China: Tops in Tourism, Too?Thanks to a flock of foreign and domestic travelers, mainland tourism is booming as the Olympics near. Ritz-Carlton and Wyndham are riding the wave Link - Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:21:00 GMT - Feed (2 subs) Sent using SendMeRss.com. Visit here to unsubscribe from "2-business" via X2 in Google. Recommended Feeds/Actions Subscribe MSNBC.com: Aviation

Thailand’s medical tourism industry is one of the strongest in the world, so why didn’t it make the cut for NuWire’s recently published list of the Top 5 Medical Tourism Destinations? We received an e-mail from a reader asking why Thailand was not included on our Top 5, which was a valid question. Here is some background on Thailand’s medical tourism industry:. The main medical tourism hospital in Thailand is Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok. The hospital is state-of-the-art, equipped with top-of-the-line technology and a well-trained staff. According to Bumrungrad’s website, more than 200 of their doctors are U.S. board certified. The only difference between the care patients receive there and the care they receive in the U.S. is that it is much cheaper in Thailand.

Foreign investors will be briefed on the country’s tourism real estate development potential in an exhibition to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from April 17-18 at the New World Hotel. Phuquocland East Asia Corporation, the organizer of the Viet Nam Tourism Property Opportunities Conference and Exhibition, or VnTPO-2008, hopes that the event will spark investors’ interest in an increasingly

Promotion Card For Tourists Turkish Culture & Tourism Ministry is getting prepared to dispense "Promotion Cards" to tourists who arrive in Turkey. Under the project, tourists will earn bonus points as they spend money in Turkey, like in credit cards. Companies in tourism sector such as hotels and restaurants will become part of the project and when tourists use services of these companies, they will earn discounts and gifts. The project`s budget is nearly 2.1 million YTL (one USD equals to 1.24 YTL). "Tourist Promotion Card" will be valid for five years, and its usage will be supported by a web portal. Officials said that tourists may visit Turkey again to use the bonus points they collected.

The European Cities Marketing Association has released figures which shows Split is #1 on a list of European holiday destinations for growth in visitors between 2001 and 2006. “Split saw an annual growth of around 17 percent more tourists, to top their survey of 93 locations across Europe. In 2006, some 200,000 holiday makers crowed into [...]

International tourism is ready to explode with investment opportunities, according to an article published in the Harvard Business Review titled “The Tourism Time Bomb.” The writers--Paul F. Nunes, a research fellow at the Accenture Institute, and Mark Spelman, global managing director of Accenture’s strategy practice--state that international tourism is growing exponentially, and that this growth will soon lead to dramatic changes in major tourism destinations as well other locations which are likely to benefit from the resulting overflowThe following are important excerpts from the article:“According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, international tourist visits are expected to double soon, from roughly 800 million in 2008 to 1.6 billion by 2020.”“First, most

Most of the new visitors are from Europe, she said. "They're all staying at very high-end properties," Buffo said.Visitors from other countries are finding their money is buying more U.S. goods and services than it did a year ago.After slipping for months, the dollar fell to record lows against six major currencies this month, reflecting the nation's weak economy.The county's hotel tax receipts for the third quarter of 2007 were 9 percent above 2006. The exchange rate might not be the entire reason, but it's a factor, said Michelle Heston, who handles public relations for Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.

With an increasing number of foreign tourists visiting HCM City, officials are boosting investment in tourism infrastructure facilities to meet the industry’s demand. Dong Thi Kim Vui, director of the HCM City Department of Tourism, said the department will encourage the construction of up-market hotels with a total of 2,000 rooms this year. The city has allocated 5.9ha of land in Thu Thiem new

California-based Xcor has announced that they are joining the space tourism market. They have revealed new information about their Lynx rocket. The rocket is designed to seat one passenger and one pilot, and is set up similar to how a private plane is designed. The Lynx will be able to run several times a day and reach altitudes of 37 miles above the Earth. Xcor CEO Jeff Greason stated “Its

This is going to be good for tourism… Montgomery police are searching for a man with a gun who robbed the new hotel in downtown Montgomery on Friday. The man took an undetermined amount of cash from The House, a restaurant and bar inside the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, and then ran [...]

The historic Old Quarter of the World Heritage town of Hoi An is gearing up for a week-long festival of tourism and culture where visitors can immerse themselves into the old-world charm of the... Visit SEAArch to read the full story, and other stories about the archaeology of Southeast Asia.

Bali Tourism Development Corporation signs joint venture with Emaar for Lombok mega-tourism project. The Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC), a key partner assisting the Indonesian government in infrastructure building, has signed a joint venture with Emaar Properties PJSC, one of the world’s leading property developers, to undertake the Lombok mega-tourism and mixed-use project. In the presence of [...]

Los Angeles, March 26, 2008 – A small California aerospace company today unveiled a new suborbital spaceship that will provide affordable front-seat rides to the edge of space for the millions of people who want to buy a ticket.The company, XCOR Aerospace, of Mojave, CA, announced that its two-seat Lynx suborbital spaceship will carry people or payloads to where they will experience weightlessness and see the stars above and the Earth and its atmosphere below. This will launch XCOR into the emerging space tourism market, estimated at over a half-billion dollars.The spaceship, roughly the size of a small private airplane, will first take off in 2010 and will be capable of flying several times each day.

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Medical tourism is a great way to combine your dream vacation with a much needed medical or dental treatment. It can be generally defined as provision of cost effective private medical care in collaboration with the tourism industry for patients needing surgical and other forms of specialized treatment. Medical Tourism In India The medical tourism industry in India offers world class medical facilities, comparable with any other country in the world. India has some of the best international hospitals and doctors. Medical tourists are an expanding group and one of the leading in the field is India. Other highly attractive benefits include:the opportunity for patients to save money; no waiting lists; and a great way to see the world. Affordable Medical Procedures Medical tourism in India o

The objective of Green Travel Market is to help tour operators and other tourism suppliers become more aware of sustainable products, integrate them into the packages and services they offer, and reach relevant markets. Central to Green Travel Market is...

The official figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that international tourist arrivals to Australia increased by two per cent in 2007, reaching 5.6 million visitors. Australia's status as one of the world's most popular destinations was further cemented by the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Report, where the country was voted in the top four out of 130 countries in the category of most competitive destinations in the world.Australia's warm sunny climate, astonishing natural surroundings and easy-going lifestyle are all aspects that have fed to its popularity amongst travellers worldwide, and this tourism demand has been well served by the streamlined Australian travel visa service. The Australian ETA visa currently stands as the most efficient method t

Expert says tourism industry should continue to stay agile - Singapore By Chio Su-Mei, SINGAPORE: Singapore’s tourism industry has been given the thumbs up by industry forecasters, but they said the challenge ahead is to stay nimble and alert to global travel trends. At least 19 Airbus A380s and 20 Boeing’s 787 Dreamliners will make their home in [...]

Asia Pacific tourism revenues expected to top US$4.6 trillion by 2010 - Singapore By Chio Su-Mei, SINGAPORE : Tourism revenues in the Asia Pacific are forecast to top US$4.6 trillion by 2010 with visitor arrivals hitting 500 million, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association. It says growing Asian economies and liberalisation in the aviation sector means intra-regional [...]

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Malaysians recently celebrated the nation's 50th anniversary with great fanfare, immense pride and a high profile tourism promotion with Visit Malaysia Year 2007. This delightful country has much to be proud of, especially with the announcement in January by Tourism Minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, that Malaysia had surpassed its own target figure for 2007 of 20.1 million tourist arrivals, reaching some 20.7 million in December. These figures are remarkable in themselves for a country that only in recent years started taking the tourism sector Malaysia Holiday Rentalsseriously at all, but when you consider that Malaysia, with a population of less than half, is now attracting nearly 50% more tourist arrivals than its once mighty neighbour Thailand, the figures are extraordin

PHNOM PENH, March 18 (Xinhua) — The Cambodian government will develop the Preah Vihear temple near the border with Thailand into a tourism spot in an effort to reach the goal of attracting 3 million tourists annually by 2010, local press reported Tuesday.

By Edwin Tshivhidzo Johannesburg - Tourism in Johannesburg's inner city has received a boost with the establishment of an upmarket four star hotel. Launching in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Gauteng Local Government MEC Qedani Dorothy the Maphungubwe Hotel Apartment Mahlangu said the rejuvenation of the inner city would promote tourism and contribute to the province's economic growth of 8 percent by 2014. MEC Mahlangu applauded Circle vest Properties for supporting government's initiative to bring life into the inner city. read more

“India Travel and Tourism is expected to generate approximately Rs 4 trillion ($100 billion) in 2008, rising to Rs 15 trillion ($275.5 billion) by 2018 over the next 10 years,” says the latest Tourism Satellite Accounting (TSA) research released by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and its strategic partner Accenture. The TSA results reveal strong performance for travel and tourism demand in India in 2008, growing at 7.3 per cent. The long-term forecasts point to a continued solid phase of growth between 2009 and 2018, averaging at 9.4 per cent per annum.

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G'day New Zealand Australia Week, organised by Tourism Australia, aims to market Australia to New Zealand's wholesale travel industry.This year for the first time the trade show has tacked on a travel expo day to market Australian tourism direct to the general public.But because Qantas is the key sponsor of the week, competing airlines have been blocked from having a stall at the public open day, prompting Air NZ to skip the entire event.Air New Zealand's Cam Wallace told Travel Trade that without its participation at the consumer day, the investment in the event did not stack up to the rewards.

Are you thinking about tours and travel in India. Travel in India mentally prepared. It has more than a tourist can ask for which will surely surprise with its unparalleled treasures. India is a land of tourism escapade and an oldest & greatest civilization from where every tourist has the will of tour through. Every year a large folk of tourists come for India travel tours. They come to travel in India for its prosperity of sights, heritage monuments, cultural excitement and diversity of picturesque backdrops. They come to India in the hunt for extraordinary something and an extra punch that only India tour offers and promises. These days India tourism is in the stage of flourishing and its recourses are vast. There is a wide variety of tourism taste in India. It provides unique taste

Are you coming to Belize on Vacation or to buy a Belize home or investment property? Watch this video from the Belize Tourism Board for more information on this Central American country. Its history, culture and attractions.

Tourism secretary Ace Durano is hip. Why i said that? very simple. Today's new media popularity paves way to his conclusion or perhaps government decision to tap the contents from the cyberspace.To be specific, the agency had chosen the service of Ms. Christine Gambito to be its ambassador for ti US-based Filipina, a new media practitioner and a celebrity of her own via the social site like YouTube. She gained her popularity over her "Happy Slip" channel which has over 4.5 million views as of this writing, and almost 120,000 subscribers. In fact, for just two years of pro vlogging at youtube, she now ranks in the top 4 of the Most Subscribed (All Time,).So as you can see, Christine via her "Happy Slip" channel becomes a viral in advertising campaign and it was a grab chance for the agency

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Visitors to star in tourism brand campaign - Singapore They get a chance to show off their video and win big prizes By WEE JUN KAI THE Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will launch its Global Brand Media Campaign today, an extension of the Uniquely Singapore brand campaign’s second phase.   Calling all tourists: The Travelpod, a mobile video booth stationed [...]

Tourism in West Sumatra is not only Singkarak Lake, City of Sawahlunto and City of Bukittinggi. In Kabupaten Tanah Datar you can find more tourism spots including Istano Pagarayung, Lembah Anai and Tabek Patah. Ready to explore...?1. Istano Pagaruyung (Pagaruyung Grand Palace)Located in Nagari Pagaruyung Kecamatan Tanjung Emas. Pagaruyung is also the Center of Government Affairs of Kabupaten Tanah Datar. Five km driving from Batusangkar City Center. This tourism spot is the main tourism objective in Kabupaten Tanah Datar. The Pagaruyung Grand Palace was built in 1976 as a duplicate of the palace of Rajo Alam which was burned down by the Dutch Colony in 1804. This big traditional Palace has 11 horns (Gonjong), 72 piles and 3 floors, surrounded by Surau (small mosque), Tabuah (drum) and Rang

The Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to travel and tourism students. For all programs, you must be enrolled full-time in a two or four-year school, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be majoring in travel and tourism, hotel management, restaurant management, or a related major. You must be intending to pursue a career in the travel or tourism industry.Contact National Tourism Foundation, 5546 E. Main St, P.O. Box 3071, Lexington, KY 40596-3071; 606-226-4444.